THE three men killed when their car crashed into a lorry at the weekend were all young dads.

Friends Robert Bambridge, 24, Alex Davidson, 19, and Dayne Thomas, 22, had been on a night out when their Ford Focus crashed into an HGV on Sunday.

All had a child each with former partners. Their devastated families paid tribute, calling the trio “doting” dads.

Robert, from Pontypool, South Wales, was described as a “kind-hearted free spirit who lived for his daughter”.

His family said: “To say that he was much loved would not do him justice for the love that we feel for him.”

Alex, of nearby Aberdare, was called “an amazing dad and such a happy loving person”.

And Dayne’s ex said: “We made our beautiful son and you will be deeply missed. You was such a big part of my life since I was 14.”

The HGV driver was not seriously hurt in the 4am crash on the A4232 in Cardiff. No arrests have been made.